What purpose does the author serve in introducing Captain Merco as a new character at the moment in the story the author does? O to create an effective turning point for advancing the story's plot
to suggest the author's point of view about the central lesson of the story
O to reveal information about the past experiences of the story's main characters
O to develop the complexity of the setting
Question 2
20 pts
PART B
Which evidence from the selection best supports the answer in Part A?
O "Finally, the door opens as Captain Merco approaches my cell with Tarno"
O "Tarno looks dubious, but slowly pulls one of his crazy long arms up off the ground to take my hand in his."
O"besides, she and Tarno are probably the only friends I've got in this place"
O "We are sure you are anxious to return to your family, and the Civitos do not wish to delay you any longer," Captain Merco explains."